by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UNK ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNK was ranked #282 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska at Kearney handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UNK. This makes it the #194 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNK was $471 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $216 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,480 | $14,130 |
| Fees | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,936 | $11,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,078 | $5,078 |
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All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UNK in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNK does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNK Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UNK make a median salary of $56,306. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UNK in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.